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Wellington College Hangzhou Triumphs at FOBISIA Swimming Event

28 Feb 2025

 

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FOBISIA 2025

Wellington College Hangzhou cemented its status as a regional swimming powerhouse at the FOBISIA Swimming Invitational 2025, held from 20th to 23rd February at Thailand's premier Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort. The college's 19-athlete squad delivered an extraordinary performance, seizing 41 gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze medals and claiming the prestigious FOBISIA Swimming High Point Average Champions title—a crowning achievement in their second consecutive year of dominance.

 

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▲Wellington College Hangzhou won the championship with an average high score of 117.89.

Record-Breaking 

Individual Excellence

Our elite swimmers stole the spotlight, with Emily, Taotao, Hugo and Cola securing age-group championship trophies. 

 

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▲First Place - Hugo

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▲First Place - Cola

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▲First Place - Taotao

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▲First Place - Emily

 

Nine pupils rewrote history shattering multiple FOBISIA age-group records across several disciplines.Their relentless drive and technical precision not only elevated their own standings but also underscored our unwavering commitment to fostering world-class athletic talent through its flagship swimming programme.

 

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Team Victory

Against Elite Competition

Building on their 2024 short-course (SC) overall title, WCCH's swimmers demonstrated unmatched depth and consistency to clinch the High Point Average Champions trophy. In a fiercely contested field of over 20 schools, the team's narrow yet decisive victory highlighted their collective resolve and strategic excellence. This back-to-back triumph solidifies WCCH's reputation as a rising force in Asia's competitive swimming pools.

 

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FOBISIA: A Gateway 

to Global Standards

The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) unites leading institutions to promote academic and athletic excellence. Its annual Swimming Invitational, hosted at Thanyapura's Olympic-grade facilities, offers elite athletes a platform to compete under professional conditions.

 

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As the only institution in Hangzhou to hold dual accreditation from both the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), WCCH leveraged this opportunity to benchmark against top regional talent, accelerating its swimmers' growth and competitive readiness.

Key Highlights

  • 41 gold medals—a historic haul reflecting technical mastery.

  • 4 age-group champions, including three record-breakers.

  • High Point Average Champions title won by a razor-thin margin.

  • WCCH's status as Hangzhou's only institution which holds dual accreditation from both the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).

Pupil's Reflections

Achieving great results in the FOBISIA competitions for two consecutive years is both an honour and motivation for me. Every drop of water in Phuket records our hard work and struggle. Growth is about constantly overcoming challenges and pursuing excellence. The road ahead is still long, and I will continue to write my own brilliance in the swimming pool.

 

Every dive into the pool is a challenge to my limits. In the clear waters of Phuket, I felt an unprecedented strength. This FOBISIA event not only brought me gold medals but also taught me the significance of perseverance and effort. Every stroke is a pursuit of dreams, and every sprint is a surpassing of myself. I am grateful for the support of the team, which has strengthened my resolve on the path of growth.

 

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Confident. Unstoppable. Extraordinary. 

 

Wellington College Hangzhou's swimmers are charting a course for global recognition—one triumphant stroke at a time.

 

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